Impressionism was an artistic movement that began in the late 1860s in France. Artists began experimenting with applying color and light in new ways that focused on capturing fleeting visual impressions rather than adhering to traditional techniques. Notable Impressionist artists included Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. When their works were rejected from the official Salon exhibitions in Paris, the Impressionists began organizing independent exhibitions of their own to showcase their style, which faced criticism but also gained acceptance over time before concluding in the late 1880s as Neo-Impressionism emerged.

1. Impressionism (late 1860s- late 1890s) Claire Nicholson Mrs. Crowder 4 th period